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Jagdev's Residence.

Lavanya winced in pain as she woke up from bed and heard the showers turn on.

Her husband who never left any stone unturned to have sex with her left her limping as she walked to the closet to get dressed for her daily chores.

She halted in front of the mirror and her eyes teared up realising this was her life now.

Her husband since their marriage was at first nice to her until he found out the reason why she was married off to him and he made sure to make her know what a wretched woman she really is for plotting to harm innocent people.

He started ignoring her and the only time he gave her his attention was when he had sex with her which he made known to her that it was because he wanted a child.

She was allowed to shop and spend as much money as she wanted by she paid for that by being a sex toy and a maid of the house according to her.

Anil also made sure she had twenty four hours surveillance making her feel trapped.

"All this is their fault....... I will get them someday....... You all wait and watch...... As for that witch Garima, how dare she refuse to help me after everything I told her........ I won't spare any of you when the time comes........ You will all pay dearly. "

"And papa will off you without a second thought if you go anywhere near Arvind uncle's family. " Lavanya jerked and turned to find her husband with a towel around his waist and arms folded as he glared at her.

Anil.
Lavanya's husband and Arvind Malik's godson.

He walked up to Lavanya with his face inches away from a petrified Lavanya.

"Arvind uncle was the one who helped Papa legitimize his business........ There is only one person my father will gladly bow down to and that's Arvind uncle and you think your scrunny self can hurt his loved ones. " Anil laughed mockingly as he walked in to get dressed but he stopped and turned to Lavanya. "People call us mafia but we are just a group of men taking advantage of our corrupt government to make a better living for ourselves and our men and society and to villainalize us, the government branded us as mafias and gangs........ I admit we do torture people and the only people we get rid of permanently are criminals who deserve to be off from the face of the earth....... The biggest mafias in the world are governments around the world....... No one commits more atrocities then them and yet they call us criminals for fending for ourselves instead of being slaves to them....... Arvind uncle taught us how to legally continue our operations without being bothered by the authorities and you think we will allow you hurt his loved ones......... I have my eyes on you Lavanya....... Dare you go anywhere near them and I won't hesitate to kill you. "

Lavanya shuddered at Anil's warning as he dressed up and walked out of the room.

"You are suck here forever Lavanya...... You have food, clothes and money what else do you want....... Instead of winning Anil over, and living the good life, you are here plotting revenge....... Go ahead and you will end up in the unmarked grave in the middle of nowhere." Lavanya's conscience judged her and she realised she has an opportunity to live the good life in exchange for just giving Anil a children instead of escaping and having to fend for herself which she couldn't do as she has been blacklisted from every company because Arnav and Isha literally owns half of the country through their businesses and connections and through those connections they control almost every business in the country and most of the world.

She decided them to forgo her revenge plan and be a better wife to Anil and maybe someday she will win Anil's love.

She could have been killed but here she is and she knew Anil was right about them.

Even though they were branded as mafias and gangs, people genuinely respected them and they have provided a lot of jobs for the youth through businesses in coal and gold mining.

RM.

Payal and Khushi stood at the entrance to the terrace staring at Arnav who was staring at the night sky.

"Khushi am really sorry for hiding everything from you...... You just had Ana and looked so happy with bhai that I didn't want anything ruining that....... Trust me we didn't do it out of I'll intention." Payal apologized but Khushi shook her head and smiled.

"I would have done the same....... This shows how much you and Aman including Mohan loves us and are willing to get rid of anything that might hinder our happiness......... We are not mad at any of you except for Maa and Papa and it's understandable since they hates lies and they feel it their responsibility to protect the family not us protecting the family...... It's easy to pacify Papa but it will take time in maa's case.......... Just like Arnav said to Aman, we appreciate the three of you for what you did so stop feeling bad. "

Payal nodded smiling but she knew Khushi was right about their parents and she felt sorry as Aman is the one taking the cold treatment from Isha the most.

Payal's phone binged with an incoming message.

"Aman needs me now and so does Arnav....... Go to him. "

Payal smiled and walked away as Khushi walked up to Arnav and placed her hand on his shoulder.

Arnav turned and smiled at Khushi and she help his hand and led him to the swing situated a few steps by the entrance.

"It's going to be okay....... Di is just in shock and the doctor said she will be fine soon as long as she rests........ I know your feel uncomfortable with Nani and Mami's presence but until everything is solved, we have to tolerate them and don't worry about them getting closer to Ana, maa will scare them off. "

Arnav chuckled at her final sentence bit it was followed by a sighed after a few seconds

Arnav held Khushi's hand and stroked it as she placed her head on his shoulder and his on her head.

"It's as of she knows the love I once had for her is gone forever. "

Khushi lifted her head and stared at him confused and asked who he was talking about.

"Maa...... The star I always used as a symbol of her watching over me has disappeared......... I idolised her is much and yet she was the cause of my hatred for Papa....... Am not excusing what he did but it started with her........ He was loyal and faithful to her even though he never loved her but she violated him in the worst way possible........ No one recovers from being raped regardless the gender......... It's a scar that stays forever........ I wish I could undo all the curses I hauled at Arvind Malik all these years because of the false image she created of herself as a saint and victim...... I want to meet him but what would I say to him........ I don't think I can join Anjali in her quest to meet him...... I just can't........ I just can't look in his eyes....... I can face him if he very found out I hated him to an extent that I refused to honor him in his death....... I had to be blackmailed but Di every year to show up for the ceremony all because he was always included......... I feel so violated thinking about how I idolised a rapist then I can't imagine the hurt and pain Arvind Malik went through."

Arnav's eyes looked glassy and Khushi stood up and lifted him up cupping his face and kissed his cheeks.

"I will be with you all the way....... But you have to see him...... Your feel sorry for him but I know you still resent him for taking out his anger against your mother on you and Di......... Just maybe, just maybe, you can tell him how you feel about his abandonment........ Confronting him might help you get raid of the resentment in you heart........ You and Anjali will never fully move on if you don't see and confront him like Di said....... This will also help you overcome this overwhelming feeling of guilt in your heart. "

"You think so? " Arnav asked sceptically and Khushi smiled and nodded at him.

"I know so. "

Arnav smiled and kissed Khushi passionately both totally oblivious of Anjali who was standing at the entrance listening to their conversation.

"Khushiji, called me Di,that means they have really forgiven me. " Anjali thought as tears streamed down her cheeks. " You are God sent Khushiji and I in my greed didn't see it....... Devi Maiya thank you for bringing her into my brother's life and thank you for giving me a second chance at life. " Anjali thought as she silently limped away leaving the couple alone.

Three Days Later.

Malik Residence.

Arvind and Garima walked into the room Sudhadra had been locked up in for the past few days.

Sudhadra looked down ashamed seeing her son staring at her in disgust.

She was shocked when she was kidnapped and more shocking when she found out Arvind as not only alive but married to Garima and behind her kidnapping.

"I have decided to let you go. " Arvind uttered shocking Sudhadra who thought Arvind will make her pay for what she and Ratna did to him but Arvind chuckled realising what his mother was thinking. "Am not an evil monster like your Sudhadra Malik....... You raised us to fear you our entire life and my cowardice made me hurt the woman I love and rejected her in the most brutal and humiliating way possible....... She was forced to marry a man she didn't love all because of my one mistake of not standing up for her. " Arvind's voice cracked as the guilt weighed on and Garima rubbed his back to calm him down. "I brought you here for you to tell Anju and chote the truth but now it's not necessary anymore....... They are happy and my presence will only shake their new found happiness....... Am leaving in three days to start a fresh with my Rima....... I will let you go under one condition that is, you will never tell anyone I am alive especially Anjali or Arnav....... Do that I will send my friends after. " Sudhadra shuddered at his threat.

"Now get out....... My men are waiting to take you back to the hermitage...... But be warned, they are watching your every move. "

Sudhadra nodded ashamed and walked out with Arvind and Garima walking behind.

They got to the hall of the mansion and Sudhadra stopped and turned to them.

She moved towards Garima who eyes widened but Arvind pulled her behind himself glaring intensely making Sudhadra flinch backwards.

"I won't hurt her.... I just want to apologize. " Sudhadra exclaimed looking hurt but Arvind didn't feel an ounce of pity or sympathy for her.

"Leave Mrs Malik. " Arvind's voice boomed making her flinch.

Sudhadra with tears streaming down her cheeks slowly walked towards the door but halted when one of the guards burst in.

"Sir you have guests....... They are on the patio waiting for you and ma'am."

Arvind and Garima stared at each other confused and wondering who it was as none of them was expecting any visitors.

Arvind and Garima walked to the patio but halted in shock seeing the people.

"Anju...... Chote? " Arvind exclaimed in shock as Arnav and Anjali looked on stunned seeing their father really alive.

They knew he was alive but deep down it didn't hit them like it has after really seeing him in the flesh.

Anjali and Arnav stood up but Anjali limped forward and threw her arms around Arvind crying.

Arvind's arms automatically snaked around Anjali protectively as his brain process the fact that he was hugging his little princess after almost three decades.

Everyone's eyes swelled up with tears as Anjali broke the hug still crying.

"Why didn't you tell us the truth from the beginning? " Arvind broke the hug and stared at her confused but it turned to shocked hearing the next words from Anjali. "We know maa raped you........ Chote and I are the result of her conspiracy with Dadi. "

"How...... How did you know? " Arvind asked stunned but Anjali shook her head and Garima began panicking realising Payal told them the truth.

She knew she was about to lose Arvind because if there is one thing he hates more than anything is betrayal and she did betray.

She knew it would hurt but she was ready to face the consequences of her actions knowing Anjali was about to expose her.

She closed her eyes not wanting to see the look of hurt and betrayal Arvind will emote soon.

"It doesn't matter how we knew." Garima's eyes snapped opened hearing Anjali and she for a moment felt relieved but knew she will soon face the consequences. "All that matters is we know now and you are alive....... I miss you so much Papa but why did you punish us....... What was our sin in all of this....... Chote look up to you growing up and you shattered it........ We are all broken." Arvind looked up at Arnav who turned away his head not wanting him to see his tears.

"Am so sorry Anju...... I don't...... I..... I. "

"That's it...... I can't do this. " Arnav's angry voice cut Arvind off.

Arnav turned and started walking down the stairs towards his car with Arvind following him.

Khushi who was waiting in the car with Aman and Payal got down but halted and gasped seeing Arnav punch Arvind making him falling to the floor with a split mouth.

"I hate you........ I hate you with all of my heart. " Arnav screamed and the anguish in his voice will break even the most heartless person dead or alive.

Arnav fell on his knees crying profusely as Arvind cried feeling devastated as he realised the gravity of how his actions has broken his children.

Khushi tried running up to him but Payal held her hand shaking her head and she turned and glared at her sister.

"He needs his father and not you. "

Khushi was about to retort but Aman beat her to it by supporting Payal.

"Payal is right Khushi....... Arvind is the only one for him at the moment...... They have to solve their difference now or Arnav's angry will never let him be free of his hatred...... You interfering now willl ruin any chance of them making up...... Isn't that the reason you convinced him to see his father? "

Khushi nodded and sighed knowing they were right.

She turned and found Arvind kneeling and taking Arvind into a hug and Arnav reciprocated weeping uncontrollably just like Arvind who kept on apologizing.

They watched as Garima and Anjali moved close and help them up.

The four of them moved into the mansion leaving a stunned Subhadra behind.

Khushi raged seeing Subhadra and she walked up to her and slapped so hard she fell to the floor.

Dadi looked up shocked holding her a used cheek and recognized Khushi as Arnav's wife.

Khushi yanked her up and slapped her again not caring she was old.

"You are the most vile woman to every exist......... Your arrogance and ego destroyed so many lives but who am I to judge you when life is already punishing you........ You are all alone......Am sure Arvind Papa hates you. " Sudhadra began crying as she remembered Arvind's hate for her. "Your younger son is in jail for life..... You are all alone and karma punished you and Ratna for not only ruining the lives of my Arnav and my sister in law but their father as well."

"Ma'am it's time to leave. " The guard exclaimed throwing a disgusted look at her.

Subhadra with her head bowed walked to the car crying.

Aman and Payal joined Khushi and they all walked into the mansion as Sudhadra took one last look at them as the car moved out of the mansion.

To be continued.

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